Transforming NYC's response to mental health emergencies

For the first time ever in New York City, mental and physical health professionals are responding to 911 mental health calls.

And it’s working: in the first month of operations, this new approach (called B-HEARD) is increasing connection to community-based care, reducing unnecessary transports to hospitals, and reducing unnecessary use of police resources.

How to help someone who needs mental healthcare

As New Yorkers, we look out for each other. If you want to help someone who needs mental healthcare, you can. Get started with our new guide, produced with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and NYC Health + Hospitals. The guide walks you through how to get mental health support for anyone, at any level of need – including what to know, where to look, and who to call.

Violence and hate affect our mental health

Hate and racist violence – witnessed again and again across the country and experienced in our own lives and communities – have a profound effect on our mental health. Right now, significant trauma is being felt at the individual, community, and national levels. Communities of color are bearing the greatest burden.

In the wake of hate crimes, gun violence, mass shootings, and racist violence, please know that free mental health support is available.

Get support if you’ve been harmed by crime, violence or abuse by calling the 24/7 hotline at 1-800-621-HOPE (4673) or visiting this webpage
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Faith leaders: provide trauma support in your community

Mental health leaders make the case for continuing ThriveNYC's approach

In a recent op-ed published in Gotham Gazette, mental health and community leaders serving as the frontline defense against NYC’s mental health crisis write:

“Cutting funding to ThriveNYC…would cause significant harm to hundreds of thousands of individuals in need of assistance… and disproportionately impact… the very individuals and communities most severely impacted by COVID-19”

New report showcases NYC's mental health progress

Right now, there is more mental health support in New York City than ever before. Because of that support, we are starting to see changes in our city. Our latest report explores NYC’s changing mental health landscape and the people and programs behind the progress.

Mental health resources for people who work in the nightlife industry

Throughout the pandemic, people who work in the nightlife industry have kept our city running while facing significant emotional and physical demands of their own. Now, as they bring back the city’s thriving nightlife, they may bring with them lingering and new mental health concerns. Support is available.

Mental health support for New Yorkers in the LGBTQI+ community

Frank moved from El Paso, Texas to New York as a young, gay man. After many years working in the creative field, and experiencing loss and grief during the HIV/AIDS pandemic, Frank retired and discovered what he calls the “power of therapy.”

Celebrate heroes on the mental health frontlines

During the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health staff from our programs are going above and beyond to connect New Yorkers to services and support – from treating patients in overwhelmed hospitals to helping children in remote classrooms cope with uncertainty and loss, to pioneering new ways to reach people isolating at home. Help us thank them for their service.